1919 US Open

The 1919 U.S. Open was the 23rd time the tournament was played, and Walter Hagen won it in a playoff.

Winner: Walter Hagen, 301

Where it was played: Brae Burn Country Club in West Newton, Massachussetts

Tournament dates: June 9-12, 1919

Leader after first round: Charles Hoffner, 72

Leader after second round: Mike Brady, 148

Leader after third round: Mike Brady, 221

Notable Notes:Mike Brady led by five shots going into the final round, but stumbled to an 80 while Walter Hagen was shooting 75. The two golfers tied at 301, five ahead of anyone else, and entered into an 18-hole playoff. In the playoff, Hagen, already a major champion, won by one shot, 77 to 78.